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April 20, 2026
Local NewsState & NationalPublic Notices

Deputies say Mount Ayr man sexually assaulted a child in his vehicle

Deputies say Mount Ayr man sexually assaulted a child in his vehicle

A Mount Ayr man is in the Ringgold County Jail on three counts of sexual assault of a child after grooming and enticing a minor charges against him in 2025 were dismissed for lack of evidence.

By Mandy McDowell●
April 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm CDT

Creston Police: Woman charged with third OWI in Union County in 10 months

Creston Police: Woman charged with third OWI in Union County in 10 months

Police say a Shannon City woman admitted to driving drunk daily during a felony OWI investigation.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 19, 2026 at 6:07 pm CDT

Creston Police: Afton man charged for violating court order

Creston Police: Afton man charged for violating court order

An incomplete 911 call led to charges for an Afton man in Creston.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 17, 2026 at 5:40 am CDT

Accident: A two-vehicle accident causes $15K in damages

Accident: A two-vehicle accident causes $15K in damages

Creston Police responded to two accidents Monday.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 16, 2026 at 5:40 am CDT

Creston Police: Woman slips handcuffs and attempts to run from police

Creston Police: Woman slips handcuffs and attempts to run from police

A 39-year-old Lincoln woman was charged with OWI and attempting to escape from custody.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 15, 2026 at 3:11 pm CDT

Union County: Victim says Creston man pushed, punched them

Union County: Victim says Creston man pushed, punched them

CNA4-15A A Creston man was arrested at Twelve Mile Lake on a domestic assault charge.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 15, 2026 at 5:40 am CDT

Fontanelle man charged with sexually assaulting a minor

Fontanelle man charged with sexually assaulting a minor

Sexual assault kit links 23-year-old's DNA to the crime

By STAFF REPORT●
April 13, 2026 at 2:42 pm CDT

Creston Police: Police find wanted person hiding in basement of home

Creston Police: Police find wanted person hiding in basement of home

Creston Police take two into custody early Saturday morning for OWI.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 13, 2026 at 1:35 pm CDT

Greenfield man charged with sexually assaulting a child

Greenfield man charged with sexually assaulting a child

Victim stated the 28-year-old would play "games" with them, touching them inappropriately

By CHEYENNE ROCHE●
April 13, 2026 at 1:03 pm CDT

Creston Police: Police respond to 96 calls for service

Creston Police: Police respond to 96 calls for service

Last week Creston Police stopped 24 vehicles and issued 21 warnings.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 13, 2026 at 12:50 pm CDT
Accident: Truck reportedly slips out of gear and damages fence

Accident: Truck reportedly slips out of gear and damages fence

Creston Police responded to two accidents Friday, April 3.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 12, 2026 at 6:02 pm CDT
Creston Police: Warrant charges Prescott woman with her second OWI

Creston Police: Warrant charges Prescott woman with her second OWI

Report states Prescott woman had methamphetamine, other drugs in her system while driving.

By STAFF REPORT●
April 12, 2026 at 5:36 pm CDT

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